The Cenacle Retreat House in Metairie, a 20-acre destination for spiritual nourishment for more than a half century, will close in 2013, its superior said Monday. "The main factor that led to this ... is that there are not enough Cenacle Sisters to continue to minister at Metairie," the Cenacle's announcement said. "In addition, the Cenacle, like everyone in this economy, is experiencing a substantial diminishment of financial resources, and the high cost of maintaining the facility grows ever more difficult."

The property at 5500 St. Mary Street is operated by the Roman Catholic order Religous of Our Lady of Retreat in the Cenacle.